Staff Quantum Applications Scientist – Optimization

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more.

Requirements

• Originate and lead development of impactful hybrid quantum algorithms and applications for optimization, which promise commercial advantages over classical methods.
• Collaborate with quantum compiler, cloud and system engineering teams to develop highly optimized hybrid workflows for trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Contribute knowledge of optimization algorithms and tools (classical and quantum) to evaluate and communicate pros and cons, current state-of-the-art, scaling behavior, trade offs, cross-over points, etc.
• Lead constructive technical interactions with client teams to find, define, and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Represent the team in client and stakeholder presentations, develop presentation content and appropriately adapt it to the audience.
• Build reusable software platforms to grow IonQ’s user base. Integrate first of a kind quantum algorithms into larger end-to-end workflows.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401K
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home internet stipend
• Pet insurance